Yimi Garcia Reportedly Likely To Be Traded

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia is reportedly "likely to be dealt" according to a tweet from SportsGrid's Craig Mish. Garcia has pitched to a 3.47 ERA and a 4.17 FIP in 36.1 innings so far for Miami. He's also struck out 35 batters and walked 15 while registering 15 saves. If he's traded to […]

Starling Marte Traded To Oakland, Jesus Luzardo To Miami

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte has been traded to the Oakland Athletics, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. In exchange, the Athletics have sent starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo to Miami. Marte has been having a bounce back year at the plate so far, slashing .306/.407/.453 with seven homers, 22 steals, 25 RBI and 52 […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 7/28/21 (Premium Content)

We made it to Week 18 of the MLB season, RotoBallers. Let's finish off the month of July strong after John helped us out during my vacation. The overall profit numbers cannot be something I dwell on right now, but rather a path that helps shape my approach for the last two months. I know […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/28/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! With a few getaway games planned for the earlier part of the day, there are 11 matchups to pick and choose from for our Wednesday night DFS lineups. However, the Blue Jays-Red Sox game on the slate is the second game of a double-header, so it'll be limited to seven innings. As […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 28th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Wednesday, 7/28

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best fantasy baseball streaming picks - options to consider in fantasy […]

Lewin Diaz Homers On Tuesday

Miami Marlins rookie first baseman Lewin Diaz was just called up on Tuesday, got the start at first base, and hit a home run. He ended up going 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. With the Marlins getting to use a DH in Baltimore, Diaz played first base while usual Marlins first baseman […]

Brian Anderson Hits A Home Run On Tuesday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson was great in a 7-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. He went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and two singles. He scored a run and drove in one as well, all on his seventh inning solo shot. Anderson spent a while on the injured list […]

Sandy Alcantara Returns With A Quality Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara returned from the bereavement list with a win and a quality start. Pitching against the Baltimore Orioles, Alcantara lasted six innings, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five. He gave up two home runs, but was able to limit damage, as both were […]

Jazz Chisholm Taking Live Batting Practice On Tuesday

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm (shoulder) is in Jupiter with the Marlins Triple-A team for live batting practice on Tuesday. Chisholm hasn't played since July 18 due to a shoulder injury, but as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks, he's expected to rejoin the team when they return to Miami to take on the […]

Lewin Diaz Called Up To The Marlins

Miami Marlins rookie first baseman Lewin Diaz was called up to join the Marlins before Tuesday's game. With the Marlins taking on the Orioles in Baltimore, Diaz will get a chance to play first base while usual Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar serves as the DH. Diaz has a bright future that has shown in […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts from Week 17

Welcome to Are You For Real?, a weekly column where we look at pitchers who turned in surprisingly good starts and try to determine whether they are the real deal. The trade deadline approaches, both in real baseball and in many fantasy leagues. Sometimes rather than pulling off that blockbuster deal, the difference maker we […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/27/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/27 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/27/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it should be a fun one. There is some top-end pitching with McCullers and Morton, but you may not need the top-end arms with so many mid-tier and punt pitchers. We have a lot of game totals well over nine, meaning there should be offense […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Week 18

We’re less than a week away from the 2021 MLB trade deadline so it could be a busy week for rookies and prospects. The impending moves could also have significant impacts on the potential playing times ahead for many near-MLB-ready players. However, keep in mind that trading top prospects has become far less common than […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/26/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! After a busy week of baseball after the All-Star break, things are calming down a bit. There are seven games on the DraftKings featured slate due to a Mets-Braves doubleheader. It means our first game with throw its first pitch at 7:05 pm Eastern between the Nationals and Phillies, and the slate runs […]

Points Leagues Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Points Leagues Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

The Major League Baseball trade deadline arrives this week. There are many huge names seemingly on the chopping block and suitors looking to pursue. For fantasy managers, the big names being moved aren't always the biggest winners or losers in a deal. Instead, the teammates get impacted greatest of all. Nelson Cruz got moved from […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

We're approaching the MLB trade deadline, which marks the unofficial start of the stretch run in most leagues. By now you should have a clear sense of any weaknesses that need to be addressed on your roster. At this point in the year, we care less about the names and more about the numbers, and […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

We're reaching crunch time in fantasy baseball; time is running out to make that push for the playoffs or to start making up points in roto categories. With the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, plenty of players will change teams which could drastically affect their fantasy value. Additionally, some starting pitchers are […]

The Bigger Picture - Post-Trade Deadline Pickups Are Key

The MLB trade deadline is one week away as of this writing and the first big deal has already gone down. Baseball's version of the Highlander, Nelson Cruz, has moved to Tampa Bay. It comes as no shock that the Twins are sellers this year; they are currently 17.5 games behind first place in the […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 18

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 18 of the MLB season (7/26 through 8/1). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Deven Marrero Has The Best Game Of His Career On Sunday

Miami Marlins infielder Deven Marrero had the best game of his baseball career in Sunday's win over the San Diego Padres. Marrero went 3-for-4 with a home run, two singles, three runs scored, and an RBI. Marrero got the start at shortstop so that starter Miguel Rojas could have a day off. Anyone who happened […]

Starling Marte Gets Three Hits On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had an excellent offensive game on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with three singles, a walk, and an RBI. Marte went through a little bit of a slump earlier in the month, but he's heating back up just in time for the Marlins to get the best return for him at the […]

Magneuris Sierra Gets His First RBI On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra drove in his first run of the season in Sunday's win over the San Diego Padres. Sierra went 1-for-3 with a single, a run scored, and an RBI. According to Baseball Reference data, Sierra is the first position player of all time to appear in 78 games and receive over […]

Sandy Alcantara Activated On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (personal) was activated from the bereavement list on Sunday. He threw a bullpen session on Sunday morning, and he is likely to be on the bump for the team's upcoming series against the Baltimore Orioles. The 25-year-old has been a consistent member of the team's rotation, although his 5-9 […]

Braxton Garrett Optioned To Jacksonville

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett will head back to Triple-A Jacksonville. Garrett's most recent big club stint didn't last long as he recently appeared in an emergency outing on Saturday against the San Diego Padres, logging the win while fanning 10 batters. With Sandy Alcantara (personal) activated from the bereavement list on Sunday, a […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 25th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Braxton Garrett Fans 10 In Emergency Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett was splendid on Saturday, taking the win against the Padres. The 23-year-old got called up from Jacksonville for this one, replacing Trevor Rogers (back), who found a spot on the 10-day injured list. Overall, Braxton worked his way through seven innings before calling it a day, allowing two runs […]